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Adding to the controversy, Hayek’s husband is Francois-Henri Pinault, a businessman who is reportedly close friends with Sarkozy. Pinault’s father, tycoon Francois Pinault, was given the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour award on the same list. ...
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Past recipients include Clint Eastwood, Robert Redford and Robert De Niro, and Lenny Kravitz was handed the medal in November 2011. The news of the award comes as Hayek's father-in-law, retired businessman Francois Pinault, is promoted to the Legion's...
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Former French President Jacques Chirac (C) and his wife Bernadette Chirac (R), beside French businessman Francois Pinault, attend the Foundation Chirac third prize ceremony dedicated to conflict prevention on November 24, 2011 at the Quai Branly museum in... View Photo »
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In making the grade this year, Hayek’s honor was also something of a unique family affair: her father-in-law, retired business magnate Francois Pinault, was promoted in the same list to the Legion’s exalted rank of Grand Officer. Yes, Clint Eastwood,...
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Hayek is to receive France's highest culture prize - the Legion d'Honneur. The Mexican movie star, who is married to Frenchman Henri Francois Pinault, has been named among the 2012 recipients of the accolade by President Nicolas Sarkozy. Founded by...
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It is not exclusively reserved for the French and is often awarded to figures of international standing. Past recipients include Jerry Lewis, Clint Eastwood, Robert Redford and Robert De Niro. Mexican-American star Salma, known for her humanitarian...
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French businessman Francois Pinault is seen before the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris St Germain and Stade Rennes at the Route de Lorient stadium in Rennes August 13, 2011. View Photo »
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Following the pinning of the medal, she will be invited to attend a banquet at which all of those gifted with the honour will go to. She will not be the only person in her family to receive the award this year - her father-in-law Francois Pinault has...
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Actress Salma Hayek is to receive France's highest culture prize - the Legion d'Honneur. The 45-year-old, who is married to Frenchman Henri Francois Pinault, has been named among the 2012 recipients of the accolade by President Nicolas Sarkozy, reported...
About Francois Pinault
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François Pinault (born 21 August 1936) is a rich French businessman who runs the retail company PPR. He is a friend of former French President Jacques Chirac. Full Article
